used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading A journey is fast or slow, according as there is money forthcoming.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
the two together, not just one
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
placed crosswise
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
Eugene's
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From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading A journey is fast or slow, according as there is money forthcoming.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading A journey is fast or slow, according as there is money forthcoming.
Francezka
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From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
Gaston
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From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
Hueningen
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From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A journey is fast or slow, according as there is money forthcoming.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A journey is fast or slow, according as there is money forthcoming.
immediately past
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A journey is fast or slow, according as there is money forthcoming.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A journey is fast or slow, according as there is money forthcoming.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
the local environment
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
with speed
From this reading We traveled rapidly.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading A journey is fast or slow, according as there is money forthcoming.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
Taunus
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From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
from that place or that time
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A journey is fast or slow, according as there is money forthcoming.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading From thence we hunted the Rhine country on both sides of the river before proceeding to Prince Eugene's headquarters, which had been moved farther back in the interior, toward the Taunus hills.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
in or at the place that
From this reading We traveled to Hueningen, therefore, crossed the Rhine at the point below where the boat had crossed and came to the place, a low-lying Austrian outpost, at which Gaston had been last seen alive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A LOVING QUEST Francezka had a natural desire to see the spot from which Gaston had disappeared, and to satisfy herself as to the search in those parts.
